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How do they make car windows to keep out wind and rain, stones and thieves, and even noise and harmful UV rays? And, how do they put the gloss on lipstick.

How do they make George Washington's favourite tipple? How do they crash test aircraft seats without crashing a plane? How do they produce billions of batteries a year.

In Kansas City, stormy weather brings down the roof of a state-of-the-art stadium. In Canada, the routine renovation of a bridge goes badly.

Don Wildman uncovers the truth behind one of the most audacious hoaxes in sports history, and inspects a watch linked to a presidential scandal.

Don Wildman examines the greatest high-wire stunt in history. Plus, he unravels one of the most bizarre hoaxes the world has ever seen.

The universe's stars are dying faster than new ones are born. Experts investigate the last stars of the cosmos and what a stellar apocalypse means for Earth.

An illegal card game at a British manor leads to a scandal that threatens a prince, and the murder of an Austrian castle's owner sparks a global disaster.

Chasing history's biggest prize - the lost tomb and treasure of Alexander the Great - Josh dives Egypt's coast and tunnels under modern Alexandria.

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Justin and Emiliano dive in the Red Sea in search of a shipwreck and artefacts potentially leading to a mysterious ancient Egyptian society.

The restoration of a rare Japanese icon is a chance for Drew to pay homage to one of his automotive heroes. But work stalls when Paul struggles to find essential parts.

A client wants a German half-track armoured personnel carrier converted into a Pioneer variant, used by the German army during the Battle of the Bulge.

King Midas and his golden touch is a famous tale in Greek mythology. Experts use advanced archaeological methods to delve into strange ancient mounds.

Venice was once a fearsome superpower. Scientists use pioneering acoustic imaging technology to discover its ancient foundations and reveal how it's still standing.

26,000 lightyears away at the heart of the galaxy lies a massive black hole. How can something so far away be studied, and what could it teach scientists.

A daring prison break plays out at Holland's Loevestein Castle. Oxford Castle is the setting for a tale of false accusations and a miraculous survival.

After an informant tells of an alien that reportedly escaped from Area 51, Chuck and the team go to Tonopah, NV, to investigate whether it still roams the area.

Spanning Europe and Africa, Josh's chase for Alexander's fortune ramps up. Clues mount in Egypt, but the conqueror's remains may lie in Venice, Italy.

Video captured by the U.S. Navy triggers Jess and Phil's investigation into mysterious, supersonic craft flying above the waters off California's Catalina Island.

Don examines a string of mysterious deaths in the White House, a woman who took a pioneering plunge and an ancient chalice that could be the Holy Grail.

When Twain Met Sawyer And More. Don investigates the unknown story behind a literary legend, the inspiring tale behind a group of rookie heroes and an army of Roman ghosts.

The Universe is a violent and dangerous place. From exploding stars and colliding galaxies to nebula shockwaves - what are the worst places in the Universe.

Justin and Emiliano dive in the Red Sea in search of a shipwreck and artefacts potentially leading to a mysterious ancient Egyptian society.

When an infamous pirate city sunk into the sea, a huge treasure may have gone with it. Could cutting edge technology reveal its resting place.

How do they mine nickel to turn into nickels? How do they build the lock gates for canals to allow barges to climb hills? How do they put the bubbles in bubble tea.

Workers turn millions of tons of cedar trees into perfect planks of wood siding. Plus, how are world-famous Spanish tiles handcrafted.

In Canada, a tragedy strikes a busy shopping centre. In Missouri, a massive dam collapses within minutes. What caused these shocking catastrophes.

Don examines a string of mysterious deaths in the White House, a woman who took a pioneering plunge and an ancient chalice that could be the Holy Grail.

When Twain Met Sawyer And More. Don investigates the unknown story behind a literary legend, the inspiring tale behind a group of rookie heroes and an army of Roman ghosts.

26,000 lightyears away at the heart of the galaxy lies a massive black hole. How can something so far away be studied, and what could it teach scientists.

A daring prison break plays out at Holland's Loevestein Castle. Oxford Castle is the setting for a tale of false accusations and a miraculous survival.

Spanning Europe and Africa, Josh's chase for Alexander's fortune ramps up. Clues mount in Egypt, but the conqueror's remains may lie in Venice, Italy.

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The harrowing story of the schoolboy soccer team who found themselves lost in a remote cave in northern Thailand, and the incredible race against time to rescue them.

A classic Fiat 124 Spider race car offers the boys the chance to fulfil their heritage racing dreams. But it's a tight fit and Drew hates its green colour scheme.

A French museum asks Bruce for help in acquiring an incredibly rare German Panzer 1 tank. He also explores the remains of secret underground Nazi war factories.

A prehistoric megastructure on the sands of an English shore could reveal lost mysteries of the Bronze Age. Experts uncover ancient rituals once performed here.

The Tower of London is shrouded in a mysterious, grisly past. Experts use pioneering archaeological methods to examine how it became an infamous prison.

The time travelling machines of Hollywood movies offer infinite opportunities, but could time travel ever really be more than science fiction.

A mountaintop abbey in France is the setting of an audacious robbery. And, a salacious tale of bigamy unfolds at an English estate.

A man on a night-time snowmobile ride suddenly feels something has been implanted in his leg. And, an otherworldly beast stalks a family over three generations.

Josh braves Puerto Rico's choppy seas to find a legendary missing plane. The crash of Pan Am's Clipper Endeavor changed commercial aviation forever.

Jess and Phil's investigation into unidentified objects off Catalina Island's coast heats up after the discovery of an extra-terrestrial underwater base.

Don investigates a risky ride fuelled by love, explores a town plagued by the undead and uncovers one of the biggest rescue operations of WWII.

Don Wildman examines one of the greatest mysteries of ancient history in Pompeii and unravels the truth behind the invention of the telephone.

The Secret Origin. Supermassive black holes are so large they devour stars and shape galaxies. The latest science may answer why they grow so large.

The harrowing story of the schoolboy soccer team who found themselves lost in a remote cave in northern Thailand, and the incredible race against time to rescue them.

Quest For The Gold Rush Fortune. In California Rob and Stefan explore a cave, rumoured to house 100 pounds of gold stashed away during the Gold Rush. Can their tech end the mystery.

How is the most advanced heavy-lift airplane in the world built? What is the secret behind making sure bananas are ripe when they hit the shelves.

How do they build a monorail above the world's most crowded streets? Plus, how do they craft Copenhagen's famous Flora Danica porcelain.

In Texas, an oil refinery explodes. Flooding in Iowa destroys an important railroad crossing. What engineering mistakes caused these disasters.

Don investigates a risky ride fuelled by love, explores a town plagued by the undead and uncovers one of the biggest rescue operations of WWII.

Don Wildman examines one of the greatest mysteries of ancient history in Pompeii and unravels the truth behind the invention of the telephone.

The time travelling machines of Hollywood movies offer infinite opportunities, but could time travel ever really be more than science fiction.

A mountaintop abbey in France is the setting of an audacious robbery. And, a salacious tale of bigamy unfolds at an English estate.

Josh braves Puerto Rico's choppy seas to find a legendary missing plane. The crash of Pan Am's Clipper Endeavor changed commercial aviation forever.

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In Redruth, Henry and mechanic Sam are confronted with sheds filled with ramshackle contents, from Harry Potter's Anglia to a model canary-yellow Lamborghini.

Presenter Henry Cole and motorcycle restorer Sam Lovegrove scour the UK's sheds for hidden vintage automotive treasures to fix up and sell on.

Henry and Sam are in the heart of Oxfordshire where they find rare Minis, 1970s Rollers, and a pristine rally car - but can they get her running.

Henry and Sam are on the west coast of Cornwall. Sifting through 50 years of vintage vehicles, they find the first-ever Lotus Elan and a pre-war Sunbeam.

Bruce gets hold of an extremely rare, and valuable, German Panther tank - and its original undercoat is more pink than camouflage. But getting parts is a struggle.

At Biggin Hill, Bruce visits a collector's haul of WWII Spitfires. Plus, the twins prepare some WWII artillery guns to export to Australia - but it's no easy feat.

Bruce is on a WWI treasure hunt, finding a mysterious soldier's medal from the Battle of the Somme. Plus, he finds the world's most expensive football.

Henry and Fuzz visit an ex-commercial pilot with two hangars' worth of stuff. He's got classic cars and even planes, but will a BSA with missing parts prove a bridge too far.

Henry and Guy go to Wiltshire to see Phil Pearce, where they find sheds full of tractors, classic cars and police bikes. Will Phil drive a hard bargain.

Henry and Fuzz are back in Durham visiting a passionate collector of vintage cars and automobilia, where a Dot three-wheeled motorcycle catches their eye.

Henry and Fuzz are at a farm in Gloucester looking through a collection of tractors. There, they unearth some historic items from the 1910s and '20s, but can they be restored.

Presenter Henry Cole and mechanic Fuzz Townshend hit the road to find, buy and make a profit from the UK's abandoned automotive gems.

Presenter Henry Cole and mechanic Fuzz Townshend hit the road to find, buy and make a profit from the UK's abandoned automotive gems.

French polisher Alex is tasked with restoring a huge clock. Ruth revamps a pair of golden candlesticks, and Cliff works on a century-old vessel.

Metal worker Ted is challenged to repurpose a rusty railway signal light. Alex restores a headless carousel animal, while Craig fixes up a lounge chair.

Metal worker Ted revamps a 19th century Parisian streetlight. Plus, taxidermist Chris restores a tope shark and puts it in a beautiful display case.

A star collapses, creating a black hole with gravity so massive that not even light can escape. But could they provide the key to moving around the universe.

How did the universe come into existence out of nothing? Witness how it grew from a miniscule point, smaller than an atomic particle, to the vast cosmos we see today.

Witness the evolution of galaxies; from clouds of cold gas floating in the voids of space 13 billion years ago, to the magnificent spirals that fill our night.

HMS Ark Royal is taking part in large-scale war games with the US Navy. Her mission is to project air power and oversee the landing of Royal Marines into the designated warzone.

After nearly five months since she departed on the Auriga deployment, HMS Ark Royal is welcomed back home into Portsmouth, but not before a full-scale battle damage exercise.

How did America recover from the attack on Pearl Harbor and quickly achieve supremacy over the Japanese Empire in the Pacific.

Antarctica bound, the team must prepare the first expedition to Jacques Cousteau Island before attempting the first night-time commercial sub-dive in Huatulco, Mexico.

Before they can attempt the first ever commercial submersible night dive in Huatulco, Mexico, the team must navigate a category 4 hurricane.

Jason and guests go on an emotional hike in Guatemala. Jed leads a cacao mission in El Salvador, and Erwan confronts strong currents in Costa Rica.

Intense weather changes the plan for the ship's expedition of Chile. Meanwhile, Chef Tom gives Chef Strawberry the opportunity of a lifetime.

Bruce gets hold of an extremely rare, and valuable, German Panther tank - and its original undercoat is more pink than camouflage. But getting parts is a struggle.

At Biggin Hill, Bruce visits a collector's haul of WWII Spitfires. Plus, the twins prepare some WWII artillery guns to export to Australia - but it's no easy feat.

Bruce is on a WWI treasure hunt, finding a mysterious soldier's medal from the Battle of the Somme. Plus, he finds the world's most expensive football.

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Henry and Sam are in Oxfordshire, checking out a shed full of oversized items. Henry likes a tractor in blue and Sam falls for a Midget racer in a hedge.

Henry and Sam scour Britain's sheds for vehicles to buy, restore and flog for a tidy profit. In Somerset they find Norton motorbikes, Italian mopeds, and French go-karts.

The guys are in Hertfordshire, finding vintage cars, tractors and rare British bikes from the 1950s. When the haggling starts, things don't turn out quite as expected.

Henry and Sam are in the Cotswolds, where they discover sheds full of stationary engines, obscure agricultural implements and some surprising collections of memorabilia.

HMS Ark Royal is taking part in large-scale war games with the US Navy. Her mission is to project air power and oversee the landing of Royal Marines into the designated warzone.

After nearly five months since she departed on the Auriga deployment, HMS Ark Royal is welcomed back home into Portsmouth, but not before a full-scale battle damage exercise.

How did America recover from the attack on Pearl Harbor and quickly achieve supremacy over the Japanese Empire in the Pacific.

Bruce splurges on a rare Sherman tank in Ohio. But before he flogs it he wants to boost its authenticity and value, so the twins consult a WWII tank veteran for advice.

Bruce is tasked with creating a display based on the French Resistance: a parachute basket filled with items the RAF would have dropped to the Resistance in WWII.

Bruce heads to Ypres looking for items from WWI, finding a German trench mortar. He also goes for a ride in a WWI-era British tank - one of the first tanks ever used in combat.

Part 2. Motorcycle enthusiast Henry Cole continues his incredible journey along Route 66 exploring Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico.

Part 3. Motorcycle enthusiast Henry Cole passes through New Mexico, Arizona and California on the last leg of his 2500-mile ride along Route 66.

Riding along the Isle of Man may not be a taxing adventure, but the island is home to perhaps the most famous road race in the world and Henry Cole is about try it.

Experts use cutting-edge technology to investigate a lost city buried in the Sahara. Archaeologists are uncovering the city's forgotten ruins and dark secrets.

When Pompeii was destroyed by an apocalyptic volcano, another town was destroyed, too - Herculaneum. It is one of history's most perfectly preserved towns.

The Roman Empire built Hadrian's Wall to guard its frontiers: new discoveries reveal who the Romans were trying to keep out with this 72-mile-long megastructure.

French polisher Alex is tasked with restoring a huge clock. Ruth revamps a pair of golden candlesticks, and Cliff works on a century-old vessel.

Metal worker Ted is challenged to repurpose a rusty railway signal light. Alex restores a headless carousel animal, while Craig fixes up a lounge chair.

Metal worker Ted revamps a 19th century Parisian streetlight. Plus, taxidermist Chris restores a tope shark and puts it in a beautiful display case.

Henry and Sam are in Oxfordshire, checking out a shed full of oversized items. Henry likes a tractor in blue and Sam falls for a Midget racer in a hedge.

Henry and Sam scour Britain's sheds for vehicles to buy, restore and flog for a tidy profit. In Somerset they find Norton motorbikes, Italian mopeds, and French go-karts.

The guys are in Hertfordshire, finding vintage cars, tractors and rare British bikes from the 1950s. When the haggling starts, things don't turn out quite as expected.

Henry and Sam are in the Cotswolds, where they discover sheds full of stationary engines, obscure agricultural implements and some surprising collections of memorabilia.

Bruce splurges on a rare Sherman tank in Ohio. But before he flogs it he wants to boost its authenticity and value, so the twins consult a WWII tank veteran for advice.

Bruce is tasked with creating a display based on the French Resistance: a parachute basket filled with items the RAF would have dropped to the Resistance in WWII.

Bruce heads to Ypres looking for items from WWI, finding a German trench mortar. He also goes for a ride in a WWI-era British tank - one of the first tanks ever used in combat.

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The first scientists with unlimited access to the Chernobyl danger zone explore how the environment and wildlife are affected after 30 years in the most contaminated area on earth.

A rare half-built Land Rover Series-2a gives Drew the chance to create his dream Safari 'Landie'. With accessories no longer available, the artisans step in.

Bruce helps a Texan millionaire who wants to collect memorabilia from the Battle of Normandy. He visits farmhouses and museums to find rare items like a 1942 Luger.

Experts use high-tech underwater archaeology to explore the world's oldest sunken city and reveal new discoveries about one of the first great empires.

Experts digitally examine the Sumerian ziggurat of Ur in Iraq. Built 4000 years ago, it was the heart of one of the world's first civilisations.

Some of the brightest minds and theorists on the planet explore the limits of human knowledge and explain the science behind the rules of the universe.

A stunning French chateau plays host to the illicit affair of a literary superstar. Plus, an Irish manor is at the centre of an art heist.

Strange men in black suits knock on the door of a UFO witness after an eerie light show. A woman is terrorized by small humanoid creatures that only she can see.

With unprecedented access, Josh digs in front of Petra's iconic Treasury. Josh rappels a seven-story cliff face to perform a high-tech scan.

Phil and Jess venture into the Great Smoky Mountains to investigate missing hiker reports and sightings of grotesque human-like creatures.

A Party That Started A War. Don Wildman explores a story about a man who turned a pile of rocks into a gold mine and a suit of armour linked to a party that led to years of war.

Don investigates an iron link at the centre of a formidable fraud and a plane that launched some of the most incredible journeys into space.

Life & Death On The Red Planet. Once there was life on Mars - but scientists believe a series of devastating mass extinctions transformed a watery planet into a desert.

The first scientists with unlimited access to the Chernobyl danger zone explore how the environment and wildlife are affected after 30 years in the most contaminated area on earth.

Archaeologists use state-of-the-art digital technology to uncover the mystery behind human skulls from Chile. What happened to these discarded skulls.

How do they use one of the slipperiest substances on earth to make waterproof clothing for explorers, mountaineers and special forces soldiers.

How do they turn bitter oranges into the Queen's favourite breakfast spread, marmalade? Plus, how do they print out a dress fit for the catwalk.